Erie County Sheriff's Office Report for Dec. 6, 2013

Taken from Dec. 6 Island Dispatch

The Erie County
Sheriff's Office responded to 167 calls from Nov. 16 to 22. Below is a sampling
of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.

Deputies responded to
eight burglary false alarm calls and one fire alarm during the dates of this
report.

Saturday, Nov. 23

•Whitehaven
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a truck was hooking up a
boat at River Oaks Marina during the late hours of the night. Deputies spoke to
the driver of the vehicle, who was an employee working on slips on the premise.

•Baseline
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a
one-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Love
Road, traffic arrest - Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested a
38-year-old man from Grand Island for operating a motor vehicle while his
registration was suspended (a misdemeanor) and other traffic infractions. The
man was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Grand Island
Court.

•Stony
Point Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, drunk driving - Deputies responded to a report of a three-car
motor vehicle accident. Their investigation led to the arrest of a 56-year-old
man from Grand Island for driving while intoxicated and other traffic
infractions. The man registered a .14 percent blood-alcohol content after
submitting a sample of his breath for chemical analysis. He was issued an
appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Grand Island Court and released to
a sober third party. One driver from the accident was transported to an area
hospital with seemingly minor injuries.

Sunday, Nov. 24

•West
River Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that she went outside
during the early hours of the morning and found her garage door was open.
Deputies checked the premises with the complainant, and nothing was reported
stolen or damaged.

•Tracey
Lane, pistol permit investigation - Deputies conducted a background check for a
subject who applied for a pistol permit.

•Bedell
Road, suspicious person - Deputies observed a male subject digging through the
dumpster behind the Grand Island Memorial Library. The subject was advised and
left without incident.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

•Whitehaven
Road, customer trouble - An employee at a gas station/convenience store stated
that a customer was causing a disturbance. The customer left prior to the
arrival of patrol, but deputies located him nearby. All parties were advised.

•Sandy
Beach Road, traffic arrest - Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested a
37-year-old man from Farnham for aggravated unlicensed operation in the third
degree and other traffic infractions after a Department of Motor Vehicles check
showed he had a suspended license. He was issued an appearance ticket
returnable to the Town of Grand Island Court.

•Love
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that, sometime during the
night, someone attempted to break into a trailer on his property by cutting a
lock. Nothing was reported stolen.

•East
River Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a vehicle was parked
at a nearby residence that was vacant and up for sale. Deputies spoke with the
owner of the vehicle, who was on location regarding the sale of the home.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, reckless operation - A complainant stated that a vehicle was
all over the roadway. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the
vehicle by the description given.

•Schwegler
Road, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call.
Deputies spoke with the occupants and determined the call to be a misdial.

•Deerwood
Lane, pistol permit investigation - Deputies conducted a background check for a
subject who applied for a pistol permit.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

•Baseline
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Long
Road, wire down - Deputies responded to a report of a wire hanging in the
roadway. The wire was removed.

•Carl
Road, animal loose - A complainant stated he found a dog running loose with no
tags on it. The dog control officer was notified.

Thursday, Nov. 28

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious incident - Deputies located a business with an
open door and searched the premises but found no subjects inside. The manager
was notified and responded to secure the building.

•Huth
Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime during the night,
someone slashed a tire on her vehicle.

Friday, Nov. 29

•Carl
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a male subject dressed
all in black was standing at the back door of her neighbor's home during the
late hours of the night. The subject left in an unknown direction prior to the
arrival of patrol. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate any
subjects matching the description.

•East
River Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that water was coming
from the walls of a neighboring residence. Deputies were able to gain access to
the vacant home and turned off the water supply to the residence.

•Bedell
Road, attempted break-in - A complainant stated that while she was showering in
her home she heard someone attempting to pry open her apartment door. While she
was calling 911, the person fled in an unknown direction. Deputies canvassed
numerous neighbors about the incident but were unable to gather any pertinent
information. Nothing was reported stolen.

•I-190,
warrant arrest - Deputies were notified that the Niagara County Sheriff's
Office had arrested a 26-year-old man from Lockport on an outstanding warrant
from the Erie County Sheriff's Office. The man was transported to the Erie
County Holding Center.

•Monica
Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent months, someone
stole an engagement ring from inside her residence. An investigation into the
matter is ongoing.